Description

The information here is to ensure that you purchase the correct Howdens Adra Brushed Nickel Tap3542 Valve for your Lamona Adra Tap.

The easiest and most effective way to check which Valve is in your Tap is to remove the handle.  The current 3547R valve has 28 splines and one set of threads. The earlier 1212R valve has 20 splines and two sets of threads.

Howdens Adra Brushed Steel Tap3542 Valve- 3547R 28 Splines – Current Valve

• Splines: 28
• Overall height: 53mm
• Nut Height: 6mm
• Diameter at thread: 21mm
• Height of Splines: 11mm

SMR 3547R Valve , Hot shown here.

Example of 3547R Valve in Tap, no Bush

Example of 20 Spline Valve

Here is the link to purchase the 1212R Valve.

There is no bush part used with the Howdens Adra Brushed Steel Tap3542 Valve.

If your Tap is dripping where the Spout meets the Base you might need to replace the O Ring Kit.

Howdens Adra Tap Valve FAQ

• Is this a Genuine Howdens Tap part ? Yes it is.
• How do I access the Valve? You need a 2mm allen key to loosen the grub screw underneath the handle. See below for our DIY Guides.
• How do I know which Valve to order? You need to determine where the drip is coming from e.g the cold water feed or the hot water feed. If in doubt, order a pair. There are more detailed tips / advice here.  This Blog post My Kitchen Tap is dripping should explain the most common causes (and parts required) to fix a dripping Kitchen Tap.
• My tap is leaking at the base of the spout, not the top, what do I need? If your Tap is dripping where the Spout meets the Base then you might need to replace your O Ring Kit.

DIY Guides

Here are some useful DIY Guides on all our Howden Adra Tap Spares to assist you.

• Here is our Guide How to remove the Handle on your Kitchen Tap.
• Here is our Guide : 7 easy steps to replace a valve. 
• Here is our Guide: How to replace your O Ring Kit.
• Here is our General Troubleshooting Guide: UK Kitchen Taps Troubleshooting Guide
• Here is our Guide: How to Remove your Aerator / Antisplash from your Kitchen Tap.
• Here is our Guide: What are the Splines on Tap Valve if you are unfamiliar with Tap Valves.

We supply the full range of Genuine Howdens Tap Spares across the UK.

If you contact us before buying we can advise you on the correct Part.

Howdens Models & Discontinued Taps
If you don’t see the Howdens model or part that you require on our website please email us as we have Howdens Tap Spares available that are yet online.

Other Adra Tap Parts you need in addition to the Howdens Adra Brushed Steel Tap3542 Valve are available here

• We sell wide range of Howdens Tap Parts ranging from the smallest Grub screw, to Valves, Cartridges, O Ring Kits, Spouts & Handles.
• You can find the Help Section here and  Helpful Tips for the most common queries.

After Sales Service

• Our Sales Team is available for excellent after sales service. We can troubleshoot most issues with a Kitchen Tap.
• The most effective way to maintain your Kitchen Tap is to fix any issue as it arises. If you ignore a drip it can affect the inner workings of your Tap. It might result in the drip being beyond repair.

This is a Genuine Spare Part you are buying here.

Difference between Genuine and Compatible ?